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Slow & Low: Chicago

Organizers today announced the highly anticipated return of Slow&Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival to Navy Pier on Saturday, Oct. 12. Positioned as a grand finale to Hispanic Heritage Month, the storied event will fill the Pier’s Festival Hall with an impressive display of more than 250 meticulously customized automobiles, alongside a diverse collection of uniquely modified bicycles and motorcycles.…
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September 20, 2024
Transformers One Review

Growing up I never got to see The Transformers: The Movie on the big screen. The only theater in Chicago that was playing it was nowhere near me and I had to wait until it came out on video to watch it. Even then I had to wait until a copy was in stock to…
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September 19, 2024
Agatha All Along Review

Disclaimer: The Fandads have seen the first 4 episodes of Agatha All Along and our review will be based on what we saw. This review will be spoiler-free. Sometimes when shows are announced you think to yourself “What is this show going to be about?” or “Why are they making a show about (insert character’s…
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September 18, 2024
DisFest at Chicago Live!

Navy Pier today announced plans to present DisFest as part of Chicago Live! 2024 and make this edition its most accessible festival to-date. The free performing arts festival, slated for Sept. 21-22, will partner with the ReinventAbility DisFestCommittee to provide a range of complimentary services for guests with disabilities, including state-of-the-art sound shirts that translate…
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September 15, 2024
Merchant Ivory Review

To be honest, whenever I saw a trailer or commercial for a Merchant Ivory movie the first thought that would come to my mind was “BORING!”. Granted, I was in elementary school and these movies did not appeal to me but, I knew there was something about them because they were so critically acclaimed and…
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September 14, 2024
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Review

If there is one thing to say about LEGO Star Wars specials, it is that they seem to always get it right. These specials tend to balance the humor with the heart perfectly. One minute you laugh hard and the next you witness a tender moment in the storyline. LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy…
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September 13, 2024
Last Straw Review

We have all had those days when we are on our way to work and our car breaks down. We either have to run or bike to work and arrive sweaty from rushing to get there on time. We get in trouble with the owner because we are the manager of the place and have…
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September 7, 2024
Navy Pier Honors Chicago Art Legends Nick Cave & Tony Karman

Navy Pier will celebrate the artistic roots that transformed Chicago’s most visited landmark into one of the city’s premier cultural districts at its annual gala on Thursday, September 12. A Collective Experience will honor legendary Chicago artist Nick Cave and EXPO CHICAGO President and Director Tony Karman for their foundational contributions to the Pier’s cultural identity. Chicago Tribune Editorial Page Editor and Chief…
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September 3, 2024
Blink Twice Review

There is a moment in Blink Twice when Frida’s character, played by Naomi Ackie, is drinking her champagne near the pool and she starts choking on a raspberry. At first, no one is paying attention but then Channing Tatum’s character, Slater King, swoops in to help her. By the time he gets to her, Frida…
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August 22, 2024
FAN EXPO Chicago Recap

Friends, I have been going to FAN EXPO Chicago since its first iteration as the Chicago ComicCon. I remember going with my best friend and how our dads would take turns each year taking us. As the name changed to Wizard World and eventually FAN EXPO Chicago, I have attempted to attend as many days…
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August 22, 2024